Tag Archives: Los Angeles

What you’re getting: Tonkotsu ramenDaikokuya is perhaps LA’s most beloved ramen shop — there’s a line outside the nondescript Little Tokyo door most times of most days. Neophyte competitors have come in and made LA a ramen town, but this OG stands tall, thanks to a slow-cooked tonkotsu broth that somehow still manages to be silky rather than over-rich, and a rustic, traditional feel that transports you to Japan from the moment your name is called and you sit down at the ramen bar, feeling the steamy heat and getting ready to open your mouth — and your veins — to classic, salty goodness. – Thrillist

What you’re getting: TsukemenThis LA institution consistently takes top honors in local polls for its housemade curly noodles and an exciting atmosphere that splits the difference between welcoming and exclusive. It’s open until midnight, but expect a wait, made much more pleasant by a BYOB patio and neighboring Asian outposts hawking snacks like chicken lollipops. The move is the tsukemen, a bowl of fresh noodles accompanied by a concentrated dose of broth that will make your eyes roll back in your head. – Thrillist